A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity with ink signature of Major

with ink signature of Major u

Footnote: Awarded to staff service to the Armed Forces evidencing outstanding initiative and devotion to duty

no cracking to iron core

Finely crafted in silver gilt and enamels

two men at the left in Roman attire

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge; Type Ii By J. Zimbler, Wien certificate_of_authenticity with ink signature of MajorMulti piece construction, in bronze gilt and enamels, eagle patinated, 69. 67mm x 67mm, two intact clips on the reverse, with two small rivets typical of the maker J. Zimbler, Wien, excellent quality overall, leaves on wreath individually enameled as they should be, slight chipping in the green enamels on the wreath, excellent crisp details, slightly worn condition, extremely fine and rare.